~~~ but when it comes to chips I will respond to those parts of your posts.

At what levels you sold your plaques at years ago has no bearing as to what they are being offered at today.

When I first introduced the series 20 years ago I was selling the 250.000 at $50 each. The whole set: 250.000, 25.000, 10.000 and both the rectangle and round 5.000 were introduced at less than $150. It was a very hot set since it was unknown both here and in Europe. Nobody in the hobby in Belgium, France, Germany; Portugal or the United Kingdom knew the inventory became available to collectors before they made their debut at our club meeting at F.U.N.... at which time I introducee the Dinant flag set and named the set: The International Flag Series.

So, if you feel "troubled" at what I sell -- and at what levels I sell it at... it is your problem and not mine. I do hope you overcome the problem, though... since I'm not able to help you with any advice.